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TOWN OF FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Macon County, NC Sheriff's Office Deputy Matt Breedlove, Attempted to Stop a Vehicle in Town on Belden Circle near Patton Road

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

.Today, January 13, 2023, Macon County, NC Sheriff's Office Deputy Matt Breedlove, attempted to stop a vehicle in town on Belden Circle near Patton Road. The suspect began to flee from the Deputy, which initiated a pursuit into the Cartoogechaye Community.

MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS: Administration and school Resource Officers Aware of a Potential Threat Occurred Previous Day

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

On Thursday, January 12th, Macon County Schools administration and school resource officers were made aware of a potential threat that occurred the previous day on an East Franklin Elementary School bus.

COUNTY OF MACON: Allegation of a Student Being Taped to a Chair by an Employee

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

.In regards to the allegation of a student being taped to a chair by an employee at a local elementary school.

SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS: No School for Students - Teacher Workday - Jan 13, 2023

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

Due to the forecast for inclement weather in Swain County and to avoid the potential of having to dismiss in the middle of our End of Course Exams.

SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS: Social Media Post - Update

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2023

.On Sunday afternoon, January 8, Swain County Schools was notified of a social media post threatening the safety of students on the middle school campus.

TOWN OF FRANKLIN: Holiday Decoration Removal

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2023

The Town of Franklin will be removing the holiday decorations from the Gazebo area beginning on Monday, January 9.

TOWN OF FRANKLIN: Boil Water Advisory Canceled

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2023

The lab testing has confirmed that water is safe to drink with no contaminants and that there is no longer a need for the boil water advisory.

CITY OF BRYSON: Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2023

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

CITY OF BRYSON: Strawberry Jam Half Marathon and 5K

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2023

.A spectacular half marathon and 5K run in the Great Smoky Mountains of Bryson City, NC. Experience a spectacular race setting at Darnell Farms, a great course, and an amazing finish line experience.

TOWN OF FRANKLIN: Town Names Employee of the Year

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2023

.The Employee of the Year award is new for the Town and the picture of the EOY will be displayed and name added to a permanent plaque in the Town Hall.

TOWN OF FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Holiday Closures

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2023

The Franklin Police Department administrative offices will be closed as well during the below holiday schedule.

TOWN OF FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Suspect Arrested

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2023

Following the incident below on December 20, 2022, Sgt. Randy Dula continued to check out leads eventually collecting sufficient evidence to charge Michael David Wright.

SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS: Help to Verify or Correct a New federal FCC Map of all Swain County Household Locations

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

If you don't currently have high-speed, reliable, and/or affordable internet - please take 5 minutes to read this and go update your internet location information.

SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS: Review Native American Policies & Procedures

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Swain County Schools strives to provide Native American children of school age equal access to all programs, services, and activities offered within the Swain County School District.